AI Assistant for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.(Core task)
  • 2Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.(Core task)
  • 3Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.(Core task)
  • 4Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.(Core task)
  • 5Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.(Core task)
  • 6Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms.(Core task)
  • 7Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.(Core task)
  • 8Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.(Core task)
  • 9Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.(Core task)
  • 10Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Monitoring
Speaking
Coordination
Quality Control Analysis
Time Management
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Operation and Control

Knowledge Areas

English LanguageBuilding and ConstructionMathematicsPublic Safety and SecurityMechanicalAdministration and Management

Technology & Tools Used

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Daily Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Getting Information
Performing General Physical Activities
Scheduling Work and Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Making Decisions and Solving Problems

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